Black Rock Elementary vs Marie L. Greenwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock Elementary
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students
| Measure | Black Rock Elementary Erie, Colorado | Marie L. Greenwood Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 993 | #978 of 993 |
| National rank | #14017 of 50,301 | #48998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 597 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 8% |
| city | Erie | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 11.6).
- •Black Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 8%).
- •Black Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 15%).
- •Black Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 88.4%).
- •Marie L. Greenwood Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Rock Elementary better than Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Black Rock Elementary ranks higher (66.1 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Rock Elementary and Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Erie and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock Elementary: 597. Marie L. Greenwood Academy: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock Elementary and Marie L. Greenwood Academy rank in Colorado?
Black Rock Elementary is 189th of 993 and Marie L. Greenwood Academy is 978th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).